Feshane, Istanbul
Originally a factory producing fezzes (fes), Ottoman red hats made of felt, adopted in Ottoman Empire in early 1800s as a part of westernizing efforts in lieu of much more traditional turbans.
Originally a factory producing fezzes (fes), Ottoman red hats made of felt, adopted in Ottoman Empire in early 1800s as a part of westernizing efforts in lieu of much more traditional turbans. However, as an irony of fate, fez itself was scrapped away in favour of outright western garments during Atatürk's reforms of 1920s and '30s as it was thought to symbolize the old, decidedly oriental regime. Today, Feshane serves as a cultural and exhibition centre, which hosts celebrations on local days, and some temporary art exhibitions. During Ramadan, it becomes some sort of playground showcasing how Ramadan was celebrated during Ottoman era, with traditional sweets and all.
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Feshane and Nearby Sights on Map
Eyüp Mosque Complex
This is the main attraction around this part of the city
Rahmi M. Koç Industrial Museum
This is a typical industry museum which showcases evolution of machines
Chora Church
Also known as the Church of St Saviour in Chora (chora translates 'countryside' in Byzantine Greek, which refers to what the site of the church exactly was when it was built), this is 1000 year old Byzantine church, an example of a church somewhat out of the traditional center, but is an absolute must see with precious mosaic frescoes and a captivating mood inside
St Stephen Church
A Bulgarian Orthodox church better known as Demir Kilise, i
Santral İstanbul
A contemporary art museum located in a building converted from an old power plant (first such plant in Istanbul and the Ottoman Empire)
Patriarchate of Constantinople
Arguably the centre of World Orthodoxy, housed since 1586 in Church of St George (Greek: Agíou Geōrgíou, Turkish: Aya Yorgi), which is, despite its religious importance, an otherwise unremarkable and unimpressive building from outside, though its lavishly decorated interior is worth a look
Fatih
Turkuazoo
One of those typical huge aquariums where you walk through transparent tunnels underwater
Galata Convent of Whirling Dervishes
A dancing hall of the mystical Mevlevi order, shut down in 1925 along with all other 'reactionary' movements in Turkey
Old City Walls
The old city walls, which were built during the reign of Byzantine emperor Theodosius II (r